Summary
Two change orders under the consent-decree-related sewer work: $95,407 and 50 extra days with Forsgren, and $12,099 and 16 extra days with Patriot Utilities. These continue federally mandated sewer improvements funded by the 5/8% sales tax.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $107,500 combined in added contract costs, both budgeted.
Residents served by the improved sewer basins.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Sep 1, 2026
Two contracts totaling about $3.3 million were up to continue fixing sewer basins under the 2017 sanitary sewer program, paid from 2025 sales-tax bonds.
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Jan 20, 2026
Two change orders under the consent-decree-related sewer work: $95,407 and 50 extra days with Forsgren, and $12,099 and 16 extra days with Patriot Utilities. These continue federally mandated sewer improvements funded by the 5/8% sales tax.
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Jan 6, 2026
Several resolutions advanced the city's federally driven sewer work: easement purchases in three sub-basins, a change order cutting over $1 million from the pipe-bursting contract, and a final payment closing out that project. Utility customers fund this through the 5/8% sales tax and bond funds.
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